Trois pistoles
| Trois pistoles | |||
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 Trois-Pistoles: Notre-Dame des Neiges church |
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| Location in Quebec | |||
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 Canada
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| Province : | Quebec | ||
| Administrative region : | Bas-Saint-Laurent | ||
| MRC or equivalent : | Les Basques | ||
| Coordinates : | 48 ° 7 ′ N , 69 ° 11 ′ W | ||
| Area : | 7.66 km² | ||
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Inhabitants : - Metropolitan Area : |
3500 (as of 2006) 4500 |
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| Population density : | 456.9 inhabitants / km² | ||
| Time zone : | Eastern Time ( UTC − 5 ) | ||
| Municipality number: | 11040 | ||
| Mayor : | Jean-Pierre Rioux | ||
| Website : | www.ville-trois-pistoles.ca | ||
Trois-Pistoles is a city in the Canadian county of the same name, Montmagny, and at the same time its capital. The city on the west bank of the St. Lawrence River had a total of 3,500 inhabitants in 2006 and covers an area of 7.66 km².
history
Trois-Pistoles was founded in 1696 by Jean Riou.
traffic
Trois-Pistoles is located between Québec , the maritime provinces and the Gaspésie Peninsula . The Trans-Canada Highway runs from Québec to Trois-Pistoles. The further north running Autoroute 20 leads to Rimouski . Trois-Pistoles is connected to the rail network of VIA Rail Canada .
Attractions
- The Catholic Church of Notre-Dame des Neiges in the city center was built between 1855 and 1856.
Personalities
- Victor-Lévy Beaulieu (* 1945), author, composer and actor
- Joseph Dumais (1870-?), Journalist and comedian
